Charles Philibert de Lasteyrie
1759–1849 (age 90)
Biography
Charles Philibert de Lasteyrie was a pioneering French printer and publisher whose work significantly contributed to the dissemination of knowledge during the early 19th century. Born in 1759, he established himself as an important figure in the printing trade, bringing innovation and quality to his craft during a period of expanding literacy and intellectual exchange.
His dedication to the printer's art and his role in publishing important works of his time secured his place in French cultural history. Lasteyrie's contributions to the printed word reflected the Enlightenment values of accessibility and learning, and he was honored with burial in Montparnasse Cemetery upon his death in 1849.